The Council of the Malta Chamber of SMEs has once again elected Paul Abela to serve as the organisation’s president, a role he has held since 2007.

The election followed last week’s annual general meeting, and also involved the selection of the SME Chamber’s officials for the coming year.

Mr Abela thanked the Council Members for their trust in electing him to serve as President. He also thanked CEO Abigail Agius Mamo and her team for their dedication to the work of the SME Chamber.

He said he looks forward to another year at the service of members.

As President, Mr Abela is tasked with managing and overseeing the Council’s work throughout the year. He has been described as an “expert in business planning and strategy, change management and negotiation”.

The members holding a seat on Council are:

• Paul Abela – President
• Philip Fenech Deputy – President
• Marcel Mizzi – Officer – Finance and Administration
• Beppe Muscat – Council Member
• Claire Shoemake – Council Member
• Chris Vassallo – Council Member
• Carmel Zammit – Council Member
• Dino Fino – Council Member
• Joan Haber – Council Member
• Joseph Zerafa – Council Member
• Mario Ciantar – Council Member
• Mario DeBono – Council Member
• Marthese Micallef – Council Member
• Michael Galea – Council Member
• Noel Gauci – Council Member
• Patrick Cutajar – Council Member
• Robert Micallef – Council Member
• Sergio Camilleri – Council Member